1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1½ Roadster 4.2 left hand drive

The Jaguar E-Type has become a total British automobile legend. It was manufactured between 1961 and 1975 and over 70,000 of them were produced worldwide. The success of the E Type was due in no small part to it's stunning looks, high performance and competitive pricing - the equivalent Ferrari of the day was costing three times more and delivering less horsepower!

Enzo Ferrari himself was sufficiently moved at the car's launch at Geneva in Spring '61 to comment: "It is the most beautiful car ever made" and the car was then set to evolve over the next 15 years as a Series 1, II and III with 3.8, 4.2 and 5.3 engine derivatives.

This car was built in 1967 with the 4.2 engine and was known as a series 'one and a half' Roadster and it came with open headlights. These were rare cars even then because they were made only in limited numbers at the end of Series 1 production while Jaguar awaited the arrival of the new Series II in 1969. They are now known to be the rarest E-Types of all with only 2,801 produced in total for both the domestic and export market. This car was built for export to the USA as a left hand drive version finished in Midnight Blue with blue leather upholstery, black hood, blue carpets and a manual gearbox.

It has only recently been imported to the UK and is presented in excellent condition today throughout. There are import and title documents with the car confirming that it was was imported from the sunny climes of Florida and also some original documentation (and even the original radio for the car when it was new in the USA). It was first registered in the States in April 1967. Clearly the beneficiary of a reasonably recent restoration (although there is no paperwork to confirm exactly when) the car sits well on it's on chrome wire wheels and also drives extremely well, as most 4.2's do.

Sensibly guided, this is a rare and special E-Type that seems to offer value for money in the market place with plenty of room for enjoyment from both driving and as a potential long term investment. One thing is certain and that is they won't be making any more.....!